Albirex Niigata

Japan

Coach：

Yuzo Funakoshi

Establishment Date：

1955

League Affiliation：

JPN J2

Stadium：

Denka Big Swan Stadium

Seating Capacity：

41684

Team Info

tigerscores365 Albirex Niigata is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan, competing in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League. The club's full name is Albirex Niigata, representing the city of Niigata, with their home matches played at the modern Denka Big Swan Stadium. The team was founded in 1955 and plays in the distinctive colors of orange and blue, representing the albireo star. The club is currently owned by Albirex Niigata Co., Ltd. and is led by a dedicated head coach focusing on youth development. The team was originally formed as the company team of Niigata Eleven and adopted the name Albirex, a portmanteau of "albireo" and "rex," meaning king. Their early years were spent in the regional leagues before a steady climb through the Japanese football pyramid. A key era for the club was their successful stint in J1 League, where they became known for their passionate fanbase and competitive spirit, famously maintaining a long unbeaten run at their home fortress. In the modern era, after periods in the top flight, the team now competes in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League, focusing on rebuilding with a mix of experienced players and promising academy graduates. The team culture is defined by one of the most loyal and vocal supporter groups in Japan, known for creating a vibrant and intimidating atmosphere at the Big Swan. In summary, Albirex Niigata remains a proud club with a strong regional identity, navigating the second tier with an eye on a return to Japan's elite.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

INT CF

2026-07-26 09:00

Albirex Niigata

Montedio Yamagata

1-0

INT CF

2026-07-25 18:00

Albirex Niigata

Montedio Yamagata

0-2

J2/J3 League

2026-06-06 13:00

Albirex Niigata

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo

0-0

J2/J3 League

2026-05-30 13:00

Albirex Niigata

Kagoshima United

0-0

J2/J3 League

2026-05-23 13:00

R18

Albirex Niigata

Ehime FC

0-0

J2/J3 League

2026-05-16 13:00

R17

Albirex Niigata

Nara Club

0-0

Next Match

JPN J2 2026-2027 2026/08/08

RB Omiya Ardija

18:00

Albirex Niigata

Most Value Player

Soya Fujiwara

Japan

700000€

Latest Transfers

Arrivals(17)

Abdelrahman Saidi

Hiroto Matsuura

Kanji Kuwayama

Departures(18)

Ryuga Tashiro

Hiroki Akiyama

Mihiro Sato

Albirex Niigata Team Profile & Season Overview | JPN J2 2026

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Founded in 1955, Albirex Niigata represents Japan in the JPN J2 and plays its home games at Denka Big Swan Stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of 41684. Under the leadership of Yuzo Funakoshi, the club continues to compete across the current JPN J2 campaign.

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Standings

JPN J2 2026

East A

East B

West B

West A